۝Sweet Interruptions۝ 230

I hope I didn't offend Jaye but I was thinking of that passage when I posted. Some women just can't turn loose--yes, I do have trouble at times believe me but then I stop and think. I can assure you I don't like what I see myself doing and try to do better. Yeap add maple syrup. LOL, just call CBs parents as it will NOT be a shock to me--she is so independent!!

Sue I am so sorry for what has happened and certainly will add more prayers. Parenting is one of the toughest jobs we do to be so ill prepared to do it. On the job training.

Just got a note from Kim that she needs to go into town when she gets home so guess I had better so make my purrty! Ha!!

i think what really bugs me the most is . THis guy doesn't seem to understand . i m not trying to control her but manage her life and keep her on the right track since she is bipolar and needs to be medicated. So once again i m the villan in this.
Jaye how did your soup come out this time ? i hate when i burn a good roux ! ack :P
my soup turned out pretty good today
did the 15 bean soup with chili seasoning and hamberger. added in tomato and peppers, carrots, and onion. using pork is much nicer but with my sodium i have to watch it. pork is not my friend :(
have fun Marion !

You're not offending me at all Marion.

My mother's mantra when it comes to in-laws is this: "It takes strangers to make a family"

My ex and I had a bitter argument in front of the family.
Ex thought for sure that he'd be villified! Nope, not my mum, she took his side. When I asked her why, she said she knew me better and yes.. it takes strangers...
From that day, my ex and up till now, have a lot of respect for my family.

more rain and stormy weather tonight
good night ladies and sleep well .
i m going to watch a funny movie to help lift my spirits and do some medition . tomorrow is a busy day for me.
sleep well sistah's

Big big hugs to Jaye and Sue. Sue, nothing at all wrong with asking for prayers...."we get by with a little help from our friends"

and this place has the best of friends a gal could ask for!!!

Marion travel safe!!! I just absolutely hate 75 !! be careful, and hugs to Momma and Sis.

thanks Thunder
well not much here.
didn't sleep very well. woke around 5 am and just couldn't fall back to sleep.
just to angry. but i have reconsiled with my anger. if i don't stay angry then i will slip into a depression and not function. Like i did the last time i went through this with her. So staying angry keeps me going and busy. twisted isn't it ? !
went to the gym and it helped. saw lots of old friends and they were happy to see me. i was happy to see them.
fun travels Marion. hope you hit good weather.

Hi Ladies,

Well done making candles for now, out of wax. So I am playing around with clay, but nothing like what BJ has done, lol. I think I made about 86 candles

Here is a humming bird feeder from baby food jar


My Brug is in the background has about 6 buds and the bugs are still eating on the leaves. My poor Passion Flower, the bugs have just about chewed the whole thing up. Well not going to stress over it now with it being winter time. Hopefully by spring we will be living some place else and I'll have a better flower garden.

Doug's grandma is slowly dying. At times she stops breathing and his mom has to shake her. And when she does happen to pass we will have to move out of this house. Something to do with HUD. Just doesn't make since to me, as long as the payments are being made why would they take this house away from us??? I don't think Doug's mom has all the info right. So anyhooooo..........I want to get out of this house anyways it is just too small and I have no place to do my crafts except to set up a table in the kitchen. And believe me it is a pain in the ass!!!!!!!!!!!

Love that hummer feeder! Sorry to hear about his Grandmother!

good morning
sending T&P for the grandma.
not much going on today
just cold and cloudy today

Morning everyone! Coffee is ready, pancakes and bacon!

good morning
take the coffee. but i had my whole wheat toast and cereal.
not much going on today
just GH stuff

i didn't shrink, i gots bigger!
waiting fer tornadoes, then off to the dr.

Good morning sistahs.
Thank you so much for that kind wishes Thunder. You are so right, a very special group of sistahs we have here. We are indeed lucky.

Sue, if staying angry keeps you out of depression.. no it's not weird. If that helps, just be careful with your bp.
I'm glad now you've joined the gym. A good release for that anger too.
Let it go, sister... let it go.

Cindy, I love your birdfeeder. Certainly a saleable craft there. Is "Oroboost" not working? Those grasshoppers are immune to everything except squashing them yourself.
I'm sorry you may have to move out of Doug's grandma's house. We have a neighbour who's living in his grandmother's trailer, obtained through HUD. When his grandma died, grandson took over. Maybe different states have different laws?

Hey Sis Kathy, I hope it's just gonna be a wind gust and not tornadoes. Kel laughed so hard at your pic with that LSU hat!!

Thanks for breakfast LK. I had mine at 9. Grits, eggs, sausage gravy and bacon at a local eatery.

Had a dr.'s appt. this morning at 8.15, and when we got there, the receptionist apologised that I hadn't been informed that my doctor won't be there.
Kel got very upset as this was supposed to redemption! I just lauged, wasn't angry at all and had it set up for next month. Told him that if he could BEND over for his parents, he could do the same for me!!
But his anger wasn't for long, after he's fed :D

I'm off to bed. Woke up at 5 this morning just to get ready for the doctor!!
Catch you all later!!!

Yucky day here today. Been up trying to finish up some things I need to take to my Mom Friday.

Kathy, just loved the picture of you but would have liked to have seen your wonderful smiling face. LOL

Jaye, I think it was only justice about today. Kel will get over being angry---or as Kim says about some of her students: will be angry for a very long time. Who knows.

Got a call from my sister not long ago. Seems Mom has pneumonia, they think it has been caught early and she has been started on a "Z" pack. The coughing is really hard on her but best she is coughing. I am finishing up things but on stand by in case she gets worse. One never knows at almost 93.

Later.........................

Big hugs Marion...BIG BIG ones.....

Thanks Thunder. I will wave as I travel through Wildwood--yell too. LOL

Good morning sistahs.
Marion, I pray that your mum's chest will soon clear up. It was a tough battle for y'all when she had those bad coughs the last time. Glad the pneumonia's caught in time.
That's good that Kim's going with you. She'll be driving I hope? You know you have a tendency of checking out 'cute' scenarios!! Lol!!

Coffee and biscuits with peach jelly, sistahs.

Hope y'all have a good day.

Morning everyone! Thanks for the coffee and biscuits Jaye.

Todd and I will be gone for the day! Off to San Angelo, for Outback Steakhouse dinner tonight, and of course Hobby Lobby, and Micahel's... See you all tomorrow!

Lucky you. Have a good time, LK.

Good Morning everyone!!!!

I've been lurking but too darn busy to post. Oh well. I've been going through a bummed out state this week but it's Thursday now and time to shake it off and whatever happens happens, I'm not one to sit and dwell on stuff but for some reason this has really got me. There's nothing I can do about it so there's no point in crying over it.

Jaye I'm glad you're ok from the tornadoes yesterday, eeeeeek!!!
I hope everyone else is ok.

Sue, I'm glad that Tim has 2 more paychecks but boy that sucks. As for your daughter, take a big step back, re-evaluate the situation, keep that head held high, and smile smile smile!!! Don't focus on anger, focus on busy, it's much much more positive and productive.

Cindy I'm so sorry about Doug's grandma, big big hugs and here's to a bigger house! If the house is in her name and she is on HUD the HUD will cancel when she passes, from my understanding of it when I did HUD housing back in the mid 90's.

Marion drive careful, and be careful!

Thanksgiving is coming up fast.

Thanks everyone. The nursing home called again late yesterday to tell us that Mom has been put on 2 antibiotics now but is doing okay so far. I just hope what they say is "okay" really is what Sue and I consider to be "okay". One never knows.

Love the biscuits and peach jam, Jaye. Peach anything will get me everytime.

Humm, don't know yet who will be doing the most driving--hopefully we will be sharing but it does depend on which car we take this time.

Had some really rough weather last night, fortunately all we have are leaves (plenty I might add) but there are some trees down on the road going out to the main highway. They have been pushed off onto the shoulders but not completely cleared as yet. I didn't have a clue anything like this was happening other than heavy rain. Yikes--could have been worse.

Have a great day all--need to run, will drive, to the grocery store.

drinking my weight loss shake
went to gym
crissy thank you for nice words. i m doing just dat. :) hope things work out for you girl. email if you need to or call.
Jaye how are things ?
marion drive safe and sending mom T&P for healing quickly
LK so jealous on the Outback. my fav place !
got to run
time to get the grey out again.... ? uhg

(((((Crissy)))))) It's always good to read your posts. Sorry you're having one of those "this too shall pass" moments.
Chin up sister, your Hogs are ranked one of the top 10 (6, me think) on the BCS poll and you can bet your sweet face that they'll beat Ms State this weekend. Something for you to look forward to.
Did a tornado pass this way? I didn't pay any attention to weather report lately, but there were bad rains last night. Haven't stepped outside today at all, but I'm sure all is okay as I can still hear Hambone barking and see the cats on the porch.

Marion, won't it be strange for tornadoes to hit your area? It's unusual around here, but has happened before.
Must be a relief to you that you don't have any downed trees, and that means you've escaped paying for removal.
Yes, be careful on that long drive. I'll ask the Lord to send extra angels to accompany you two ;)

Sue, sometimes I feel 'unconnected' until I connect online!!! Lolol!!! Hey.. I'm wisecrackin'!
Was looking forward to telling my doctor yesterday that I need some little happy pills to help me cope, but I got to wait another 3 weeks.
And sister, I agree with our young Crissy here. Sit back, evaluate your life. Your sanity is at stake here.
You can't take care of your daughter if she keep on living in denial.

Evaluate............

lurking.......

We should all do that Susan. Life's pretty dicey for those of us that can't say no. :(
How are you sistah?

we new it would be a long shot but i prayed about it and felt that one more try was worth it. I m sad that it didn't work out. My heart breaks for her .
But i can no longer live with her in my life . She is so much like her dad in so many ways ! its uncanny . They both have me as a target as the villian.. They can't see any other way but that. In there minds i m the mean, angry , crazy one. ? go figure.

Well Sue, they're determined to make you join their world.
I understand you perfectly. My MIL needs mental help, but refused to admit that and instead believe that it's the world around her that she can't trust. It's all for her. Sounds familiar?
I'm so sorry to say this, and it may sound very unChristian of me, but you're NOT God, and you can't heal your DD.
God do answer prayers, Sue, but sometimes He answers with a "No".. or "Not Now". It just elevates our frustrations and bp when doing the right thing escapes their minds.

Sue, if you can let her go, do it. If not, soon, you'll end up bitter, much more angry and that will affect your relationship with Austin and Savannah.
How do I know? Yep.. MIL almost succeeded in splitting me and Kel up. I've become someone I don't know, and it took a lot of 'evaluating' these few days to reclaim part of my old self.

((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

((((((((((Sue))))))))))) hope you can resolve, in your mind, all these things with your DD so your mental and physical health doesn't suffer!
((((((((((((Jaye)))))))))))) your MIL (PTL) didn't split you and Kel up - I'm so glad for you both. You're both Christians, and I suppose Kel is feeling he's doing his Christian duty to his parents, but it sure hurts when it feels like he's not doing his Christian duty to his wife.

Love and prayers to both of you, Sue & Jaye

Susan, thank you for understanding my predicament. As a Christian wife, I'm supposed to support my husband.
But one of the old commandments state to honor thy parents. And in the New Testament, a man is supposed to leave his family for his wife. In Kel's case, he's OBEYING them.. and his parents are living in the OT times for their convenience.

Oh well, at least I get some comfort when I come here and spill out my guts. Except for my cats and sister Carolyn, I'm truly booohoo hoooo in a real social muck!!

Good night sistahs.

And a woman is to cleave herself unto her man, leaving Her family for him...... aw geeze - that MIL of yours is making life H*** but you're a tough cookie, m'dear - I pray for you all the time.


On another note:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWrrvQ_3-40&feature=colike
This is a great Christmas song, and I hope the stores learn it too!!!

Wishing all a wonderful Happy Thanksgiving. Off to south Florida to see Mom. She is very weak from the pneumonia but fighting!! One tough lady!!

sending ((((Jaye))))) i had a MIL like that too. My ex . ( DD father ) just a mean crazy woman.
I sure hope Kel can see that he is hurting your feelings and decides " enough is enough " and won't be victimized by his parents for much longer.
i m in the process of the mental drain of letting go of jessica. its like a death... just go through the emotions and pray .... wine too LOL ..... its a long battle of self realization but we will make it. With the help and support of my wodnerful sistah's
My mom did call and guess who called her ??? !!! HA .. you guessed it. so we talked. its an agreement to the whole family that we do not let Jess back into our lives . it just won't ever work.
well got some things to do on the very chilly day
Marion cook her some jook. :) its a tummy healer and a spirit healer too. sending T&P for you and mom.

Sue, thanks. Thinking of you often and what you are dealing with. I am sure it is extremely hard but you are important and matter to all of us. So please, hang in there putting SUE ahead of everything.

Well, we are back home, we had a really nice dinner at Outback. Baby back ribs, onion soup, and chocolate thunder from down under for dessert!
Marion, please drive careful on your trip.
Sue, hang in there, it is tough letting go of a child, but your health and sanity should come first. She is a grown woman now, let her go with her boyfriend, and let them work things out.

Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving with your mum and sister, Marion.

Sue, God doesn't promise us a life without strifes. But we can't control the actions of others, nor can we NOT expect folks to disappoint us.
Don't go on that guilt trip sister when you let Jessica go. Sue can only take care of herself and her dependant kids. Jessica's having some govt. help plus her bf. She doesn't seem to need you anymore.
I agree with all here.
As for Kel recognizing my needs, the sad thing is he does. Kel has told me that he needed my strength and to be there for him. So far, love rose above all the excrements my MIL had thrown at me.

Thank you Susan for your prayers. My BFF in Tn., was in tears begging me to wait on the Lord. Lolol.. who else can I trust?

LK, what will you be doing for Thanksgiving? Will Todd take you out to eat, or will you be cooking?

you just won't beleive what she is doing today !!
she called to tell me my name is on her cable bill. i forgot about dat one. great ! so i called the company. i can't get it turned off until Dec 13 th ???? and my dd added more channells ? !! if my DH was here we would just go over and yank the tv out ! LOL
then she texted me to take her grocery shopping ! and i said to her " you got some nerve little girl " she then threatened me with calling the police because i have her child support money ...... i said " ok make sure you tell me what time they is coming cuz i want to vacum the floor before they get here "
wine tonight ladies, pour a drink on me girls and raise your glasses to " can't argue with crazy " !!!

Got my last bottle of reserve for ridiculous moments like this!!
Gulp it down sistah! It's gonna be a long battle..

cheers ... gulp gulp ...mmmm mmmm goooood. thanks Jaye
how are you feeling today ? i m going to make some jook to help balance my chi . i need some positive energy flowing in my blood.
you sistah's sure do help my friends.

Good morning!! ^_^
Saturday breakfast is some energy bars to go with your coffee. If you don't need it, how about some bran muffins to make you regular!

Sue, I hope the congee/choke/jook helps? Sometimes I ground up the rice first before boiling. Chinese rice porridge is akin to a good bowl of chicken soup ain't it.. minus the chicken stock.
We always need folks that we can turn to that will hold us up and tell us that everything will be okay and that the Lord is looking over us.
Especially to stop us from getting into that crazy hole!

Cookie, if you're lurking, know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. Will your kids be at your place for Thanksgiving. I wish you a good one, sistah.

Have a good Saturday sistahs.

Morning everyone! Thanks for the breakfast Jaye!

We will be cooking here, just don't know what yet, as it will be just Todd and I. We want to try and fry a turkey! Were going to go and get the cooker and oil today. Has anyone fried a turkey? Any suggestions?

Sue, If I were you, I would just stop paying the cable bill, it will get turned off then!